Mysterious Stories #4

Jul 1955 · Premier Magazines · 0.10 USD

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“Dark Secret”

In "Dark Secret," lowly bank accountant Phil Connell stumbles upon a disturbing power: damaging photographs of people causes them harm. As he experiments with this eerie ability, he escalates from quiet unease to bold blackmail, targeting his coworkers. But when his confidence turns reckless, the consequences begin to spiral beyond his control. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Bob Forgione, with inks by Jack Abel, the cover by Joseph Szokoli captures the creeping dread of a man unraveling under his own shadow.

writer Carl Wessler · artist Bob Forgione · inker Jack Abel · cover Joseph Szokoli

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writer Carl Wessler

artist Bob Forgione

inker Jack Abel

cover pencils, inks Joseph Szokoli

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Lowly bank accountant Phil Connell discovers voodoo-like abilities. People get injured when he rips or damages photographs of them. Connell goes on a power trip and starts blackmailing his colleagues. In the end he goes too far and gets careless.

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